I’m happy now, but I wasn’t always this way.
I wrestled with mental health challenges in my late teens and early 20s and was diagnosed with bipolar II, depression, and anxiety. My lowest point came in college, when I was hospitalized for a week in a psychiatric ward due to uncontrollable suicidal ideation.
Inside, there was no way to exercise and no access to sunlight or fresh air. When I was discharged, I felt worse than when I was admitted. Afterward, I found no options for trauma-informed, inclusive, holistic, and accessible movement.
I realized this gap wasn’t mine alone. My mother experienced the same challenges during her 30+ days in addiction recovery centers, and friends healing from eating disorders or sexual assault shared similar stories.
I founded FitKind™ to reclaim wellness for anyone navigating exclusion, healing, and recovery.
It’s long overdue for the wellness industry to make space for us. And we’re here to claim it.
